Allegorie sur la mariage du Comte de Provence

1771

Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin

Associated Names
Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

Artist, French, 1724 - 1780

This is a drawing of a classical allegorical scene with mythological elements. The image depicts various figures arranged in a mythological setting, with a central draped figure surrounded by other characters, some with wings. Objects such as shields, garlands, and a lion add to the allegorical feel. The background features ornate architectural elements. The shading and intricate details suggest a classical style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching, reworked with graphite and brown and black ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1958.8.139

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dacier 1914, no. 46, State i/iii

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1982

  • Lessing J. Rosenwald: Tribute to a Collector, NGA, 1982, no. 61, repro.

Bibliography

1914

  • Dacier, Emile. L'oeuvre grave de Gabriel de Saint-Aubin; notice biographique et catalogue raisonne. Paris: Societe pour l'Etude de la Gravure Francaise, 1914.

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Wikidata ID

Q65224488

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